Help in a Time of Need: Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) Benefits
When hurricanes, floods, wildfires, or other catastrophic events strike, they can leave businesses damaged, jobs lost, and communities struggling to rebuild. Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits provide critical financial relief for individuals whose livelihoods are disrupted by natural disasters. DUA helps support workers who are not typically eligible for regular unemployment insurance, such as self-employed […]
Unlocking Compliance: Power of Attorney Authorizations
Incoming mail and communication to/from state workforce agencies, including unemployment claims, state calls, decisions, hearings, and wage audits, can be overwhelming and produce administrative burden for your organization. As a third-party administrator of unemployment, Thomas & Company aims to remove this administrative burden. But how is that accomplished when the individuals on whom claims are […]
Unemployment Fraud: Indicators, Reporting, and Next Steps
Over the last several weeks, Thomas & Company has continued to see an increase in unemployment fraud claims, specifically in Texas, Connecticut, and Illinois. Rest assured, Thomas & Company has not experienced a data breach, but any data breach that exposes sensitive information can lead to an increase in unemployment fraud. Therefore, it is important […]
Unemployment Discharge Challenges – Unsatisfactory Performance
Obtaining a favorable decision on an unemployment claim can be challenging. Certain separation reasons often prove more challenging than others, including discharges for unsatisfactory performance. In a previous post, we discussed challenges associated with attendance separations. Now, we tackle common challenges associated with performance discharges which include:As with attendance – and any disciplinary separation – […]
Unemployment Discharge Challenges – Attendance
Obtaining a favorable decision on an unemployment claim can be challenging. Certain separation reasons often prove more challenging than others, including discharges for attendance. At the unemployment level, common challenges associated with attendance discharges include:Thorough documentation is essential in any disciplinary process. Without detailed records of attendance issues, including dates, times, and any prior warnings, […]
Non-Protestable Separations
When it comes to unemployment claims, not all employee separations are created equal. Certain separations fall into a category known as non-protestable separations. Non-protestable separations refer to situations where an employee’s termination is such that the employer cannot dispute the claim for unemployment benefits. These separations typically occur under specific circumstances where the employee’s right […]
Unemployment Disqualifying Factors
Based upon the evidence provided throughout the unemployment case, an adjudicator will make a ruling as to whether an individual is eligible for benefits. One key eligibility requirement is that an individual be totally or partially unemployed due to no fault of their own. There are several main disqualifying factors that can prevent an individual […]
Unemployment Eligibility Factors
Unemployment benefits serve as a critical safety net for individuals who find themselves without work through no fault of their own. However, to qualify for these benefits, applicants must meet several eligibility criteria. Understanding these requirements is essential for both employers and employees navigating the unemployment insurance system. Here are the primary factors that determine […]